Cost of living in Caracas (Venezuela) is 28% cheaper than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates)
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| Food | + 44% | |||
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| Food in Caracas (Venezuela) is 44% more expensive than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| Caracas | Abu Dhabi | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | US $27 (Dirham 100) | Dirham 36 | + 175% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | US $12 (Dirham 43) | Dirham 31 | + 40% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | US $3.18 (Dirham 12) | Dirham 15 | - 21% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | US $2.09 (Dirham 8) | Dirham 6 | + 19% | |
| 12 eggs, large | US $3.23 (Dirham 12) | Dirham 12 | - 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | US $1.95 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 5.07 | + 41% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | US $3.68 (Dirham 14) | Dirham 15 | - 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | US $4.85 (Dirham 18) | Dirham 8 | + 122% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | US $2.31 (Dirham 8) | Dirham 3.79 | + 124% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | US $1.98 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 10 | - 27% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | US $11 (Dirham 41) | Dirham 62 | - 35% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | US $2.35 (Dirham 9) | Dirham 8 | + 13% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | US $1.25 (Dirham 4.60) | Dirham 4.61 | - 0% | |
| Housing | - 67% | |||
| Housing in Caracas (Venezuela) is 67% cheaper than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| Caracas | Abu Dhabi | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | US $934 (Dirham 3,431) | Dirham 10,772 | - 68% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | US $476 (Dirham 1,749) | Dirham 8,005 | - 78% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | US $45 (Dirham 164) | Dirham 795 | - 79% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | US $621 (Dirham 2,280) | Dirham 6,108 | - 63% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | US $371 (Dirham 1,364) | Dirham 4,322 | - 68% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | US $29 (Dirham 108) | Dirham 510 | - 79% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | US $27 (Dirham 100) | Dirham 353 | - 72% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | US $268 (Dirham 984) | Dirham 1,270 | - 23% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | US $154 (Dirham 566) | Dirham 319 | + 78% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | US $9 (Dirham 34) | Dirham 41 | - 17% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | US $10 (Dirham 35) | Dirham 35 | + 2% | |
| Clothes | - 18% | |||
| Clothes in Caracas (Venezuela) is 18% cheaper than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| Caracas | Abu Dhabi | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | US $58 (Dirham 211) | Dirham 198 | + 7% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | US $33 (Dirham 121) | Dirham 184 | - 34% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | US $105 (Dirham 385) | Dirham 344 | + 12% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | US $91 (Dirham 333) | Dirham 350 | - 5% | |
| Transportation | + 17% | |||
| Transportation in Caracas (Venezuela) is 17% more expensive than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | US $28,845 (Dirham 105,945) | Dirham 87,999 | + 20% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | US $0.50 (Dirham 1.82) | Dirham 3.46 | - 47% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | US $29 (Dirham 105) | Dirham 79 | + 32% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | US $15 (Dirham 55) | Dirham 29 | + 92% | |
| Personal Care | - 31% | |||
| Personal Care in Caracas (Venezuela) is 31% cheaper than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| Caracas | Abu Dhabi | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | US $4.21 (Dirham 15) | Dirham 17 | - 9% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | US $11 (Dirham 41) | Dirham 47 | - 11% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | US $37 (Dirham 138) | Dirham 329 | - 58% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | US $5.20 (Dirham 19) | Dirham 24 | - 21% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | US $3.88 (Dirham 14) | Dirham 19 | - 23% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | US $5.14 (Dirham 19) | Dirham 24 | - 21% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | US $2.46 (Dirham 9) | Dirham 15 | - 41% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | US $2.31 (Dirham 8) | Dirham 13 | - 35% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | US $20 (Dirham 74) | Dirham 63 | + 17% | |
| Entertainment | - 37% | |||
| Entertainment in Caracas (Venezuela) is 37% cheaper than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| Caracas | Abu Dhabi | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | US $33 (Dirham 120) | Dirham 204 | - 41% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | US $7 (Dirham 27) | Dirham 91 | - 71% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | US $54 (Dirham 200) | Dirham 759 | - 74% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | US $48 (Dirham 175) | Dirham 272 | - 36% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | US $9 (Dirham 33) | Dirham 71 | - 54% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | US $5.27 (Dirham 19) | Dirham 20 | - 4% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | US $1.53 (Dirham 5.61) | Dirham 40 | - 86% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | US $465 (Dirham 1,708) | Dirham 1,834 | - 7% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | US $0.17 (Dirham 0.62) | Dirham 0.70 | - 12% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | US $72 (Dirham 266) | Dirham 266 | + 0% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | US $3.30 (Dirham 12) | Dirham 22 | - 45% | |
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TOTAL | - 28% | ||
These prices were last updated on September 25, 2023.
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